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The Copperhead from [[Archimedes Elite|ArcElite]]..
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The '''Copperhead''' is a ship that was introduced in [[Archimedes Elite|ArcElite]].  
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The data card states: ''"Originally designed for low-altitude planet-skimming, the Copperhead became confined to space after problems with corrosion of its copper-based hull material. Due to it being equipped with a rejected precursor of the [[Cobra_Mk.3_(classic)|Cobra Mk.III]] Mous, this ship is often observed flying rather erratically. However, do not mistake it for a 'crazy craft'.''
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==Trivia==
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The model is identical to the player craft from the [[David Braben]] designed Acorn Archimedes 1987 game "Zarch" (in its earliest version released as "Lander", a demo game included with the welcome disc of an Archimedes), and later ports to Atari ST, Amiga, IBM PC and ZX Spectrum under the title "Virus".
  
 
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Latest revision as of 17:52, 17 January 2026

Copperhead
ArcElite DataCard Copperhead.jpg
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Cargo capacity
Armaments
Maximum speed
In-service date
Maneuverability
Crew
Drive motors
Hull stress factor
Hyperspace capable
Game versions Archimedes Elite

The Copperhead is a ship that was introduced in ArcElite.

The data card states: "Originally designed for low-altitude planet-skimming, the Copperhead became confined to space after problems with corrosion of its copper-based hull material. Due to it being equipped with a rejected precursor of the Cobra Mk.III Mous, this ship is often observed flying rather erratically. However, do not mistake it for a 'crazy craft'.

Trivia

The model is identical to the player craft from the David Braben designed Acorn Archimedes 1987 game "Zarch" (in its earliest version released as "Lander", a demo game included with the welcome disc of an Archimedes), and later ports to Atari ST, Amiga, IBM PC and ZX Spectrum under the title "Virus".


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